Thank You Bob Evans CTO
> Hello, > > I was looking for feedback on the following question:- > > When connecting two MM SFP/SFP+/XFP 's together...(short range). > > What should be the best practice receive power range ? > > Is it true that if the rx power is higher than (x?) then it shortens the > life of the optics ? Yes, but thats only true about single mode frequencies not multimode (MM) because those are not as powerful. All MM is expected to go a very limited distance, so levels are never high. We have MM 3 foot jumpers between gear running for years. > (assumption being made here is that MAX Rx Power is not being exceed as > per the spec sheets of the optics) > > Regards > > Faisal Imtiaz > Snappy Internet & Telecom > 7266 SW 48 Street > Miami, FL 33155 > Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 > > Help-desk: (305)663-5518 Option 2 or Email: supp...@snappytelecom.net >
